Skip to content
Contact us Sign for Work Shop
Donate
Resources, For Community & Sporting Groups

Understanding Deafness for Groups or Clubs

Learn the basics of deafness to help make your club more inclusive

You do not need to be an expert to support deaf and hard of hearing children and young people in your club. Understanding a few key things about deafness, what it is, how children communicate, and how hearing technology works can help make your activities more inclusive, safe and welcoming. This section of the Flying Colours online resource will help you understand more about deafness.

Just click on any one of the subjects listed below to take you to more information.

What deafness is

What deafness is

A simple overview of hearing, hearing loss and how deafness can affect communication and participation.

About Hearing Loss Types of Deafness – A Summary Causes of Deafness – A Summary Different Words to Describe People With Hearing Loss Anatomy of the Ear

Hearing technology

Learn about the hearing devices some club members may use and how to support them during activities.

Hearing Aids – A Summary About Cochlear Implants About Assistive Listening Devices

Deaf awareness and inclusion

Understanding deafness helps clubs and groups communicate clearly, build confidence and create an environment where everyone feels welcome.

15 Myth Busters Become More Deaf Aware Fact Checks Listening Fatigue – How To Manage It Understanding and Managing Emotions

Communication and Auslan

Auslan and visual communication can help children feel supported and included during training, games and activities.

Discover more about Auslan The Language of Emotions Let’s Start a Conversation. (A short presentation)

Additional needs and support

Some children may have other needs alongside deafness.

My Child is Deaf and Has Additional Needs
A young person involved in the Flying Colours program
Bilingual programs supporting deaf children
Puggles Open Water program